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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.58, 165.96 and 109.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.58, 165.96 and 109.74 is: 164.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.58 : 165.96 = 109.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.58/165.96 = 109.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.58x = 165.96 × 109.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.58x = 18,212.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,212.45/110.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.70

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